US virtual embassy, nonstarter

Service : Politic

Tehran, Dec 9 (ICANA) – Iranian lawmaker Fatemeh Ajorlou has blasted Washington's move to open a virtual embassy for Iranians, saying it is illegal and will fail to win over the Islamic Republic's nationals, Press TV reports.

Saturday, December 10, 2011 3:05:08 PM

“This virtual embassy is illegal. It serves as further evidence that the US has made a huge mistake in dealing with Iran,” Fatemeh Ajorlou also noted, speaking to a Press TV correspondent in Tehran.

“Such a move is an indication of their sheer desperation and defeat,” she added.

The Iranian legislator went on to say that, “this virtual embassy is not intended to promote friendly ties or develop economic, cultural, and scientific relations.”

Ajorlou further pointed out that the Islamic Republic had to take legal action in the cyber sector to deal with the site because it was an attempt by Washington to meddle in Iran's internal affairs.